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Question posted by usincus on November 1st, 2010

Won't Agitate

washer fills with water, motor goes on but seems stuck, won't agitate but shaft spins when turned manually

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User Instructions - Page 1

... 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings. (2-pack) 31682 All purpose appliance cleaner 8212545RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Red and Blue EPDM. (2-pack) 1903WH Laundry supply storage cart This washer does not include inlet water hoses. You can find this book and your washer with these premium accessories. Dealer name Serial number Address Phone number Model number In...

User Instructions - Page 2

... either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others . We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what can happen if the instructions are very important...

User Instructions - Page 3

... the wash water. ■ Load only to your washer has a Fabric Softener Switch (on some models) ■ Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. ■ Add bleach 5 minutes into the washer. NOTE: Follow...the rinse cycle. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into your washer. ■ Load evenly to turn on this happens, do not use a cup with a smaller load size. Use...

User Instructions - Page 4

... light soils and increase agitation time for your washer: ■ To stop or restart your washer. 7. An Extra Rinse can customize your wash by regulating incoming hot and cold water. ■ Even in the Timer knob and turn the knob to RESET, then to provide better fabric care. A tone will not agitate or spin with 1/2 to 1 cup...

User Instructions - Page 5

... will be on the first page of this mixture into your washer. To use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it . Turn on the label with a permanent marker. 2. Water Inlet Hoses This washer does not include inlet washer hoses. A list of factory specified hoses available for separate purchase...

User Instructions - Page 6

... slightly and pull to the basket. Turn on ? The top of the agitator is normal. The lid must be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open ? Washer won 't run, fill, rinse, or agitate; www.whirlpool.com In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer and Components Washer Operation Noisy ■ Is the load...

User Instructions - Page 7

...washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Undiluted bleach will not agitate or spin with low spin speeds (if available) to install an iron filter. ■ Did you use the right cycle for washing heavy soils in the water... to fill or drain; Follow manufacturer's directions. The drain hose should be trapped in the water. ■ Did you select the correct water level?...

User Instructions - Page 8

... workmanship. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Costs associated with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will fit right and work right because they are excluded from...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

...word "DANGER" or "WARNING." We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. W10200331B WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very ... 4 Connect Drain Hose 6 Connect the Inlet Hoses 6 Secure the Drain Hose 7 Level the Washer 7 Complete Installation 8 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION 11 Avant de commencer 11 Retrait du matériel d'exp...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...Washer User Instructions. I Visit the website on the front page of ll hoses Water ll hoses: 10 ft (3.0 m) Black EPDM, Part Number 8212656RP 6 ft (1.8 m) Braided Nylon with 90° Elbow, Part Number 8212638RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Braided Nylon, Part Number 8212487RP 6 ft...parts supplied are in the washer basket. Parts needed for future reference. Parts supplied: Laundry tub or standpipe taller than ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... a maximum slope of where the power cord is available. Side view C. I Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire washer. See "Connect drain hose." 39" (99 cm) A B Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. To avoid siphoning, no more than 17 gal. (64 L) per...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...quali ed electrician. I If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is not removed, the washer will make excessive noise. 1. It is recommended that the ground path is recommended that a quali ed electrician ...responsibility and obligation of the customer to within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of the machine, near the bottom. Follow the steps for proper operation.

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... 5 Firmly grasp the yellow shipping strap and pull until both ends are removed. 2. Power cord restraint B. Straight power cord 4. To remove the power cord from washer. 3. Looped power cord 2. Firmly grasp the power cord and pull to release the rear leveling system. Con rm that two (2) cotter pins were removed with...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... used. Secure drain hose with an additional two-thirds turn . Clear the water lines I Do not force excess drain hose into one end of form. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer from the top of the laundry tub. A B A. Coupling B. Place end of drain hose form...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... fastener into the standpipe. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the water faucets and check for leaks Turn on the valve. Level the Washer Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with pliers (on some models). 3. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...off the oor. Screw the locknut onto each foot to turn the nuts counterclockwise on some models). NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until washer is in the nal location and level, use a ...washer to install. 2. If there is an extra part, go back through 4 until the washer is at the front corner of the foot base. 1" (2.5 cm) 3. Check that the water faucets are not tight against the washer...

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